A group of about 15 to 20 Quakers attend our regular 10.30 Sunday Meeting for Worship. We have a screen and speakers so that Friends can attend by zoom also. Our worship is mostly silent, and lasts about an hour; it ends with a shaking of hands which is initiated by the Friend operating the Zoom. There are then notices from the Clerk and news of Friends.
All members are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Quaker Faith and Practice (currently the red book - which can be accessed online or borrowed from the Meeting House) to inform themselves about the structure and practice of Friends in Britain. The Meeting House has a small well-stocked library, and Friends and attenders are encouraged to borrow books to keep learning. Please ask to speak to an Elder if you would like to know more or are considering applying for membership.
We are often known as Friends (our full name being The Religious Society of Friends), but most commonly as Quakers (it is a 300-year-old nickname that we are happy to use). We believe that each one of us is on our own spiritual journey; we are seekers. We hope to be inspired by our Quaker faith to live better lives in the world. Many Dorchester Quakers get involved in and support campaigns working for Peace, Economic Justice, Equality and Sustainability.
Everyone is welcome.
You don’t need to be a Quaker in membership to attend our Meeting for Worship.
For more information please use the links below under 'Discover Quakers'.